Green Line Driver Suspended

“The MBTA has a very aggressive fatigue awareness program that is required for all safety-sensitive employees,” the MBTA said in a statement to WBZ-TV. “Our customers’ safety is and always is our top priority and they can be assured that this situation will be handled swiftly and with the most serious of care. We continuously examine and improve upon our safety and training programs to provide our customers with the best possible service.”

The employee may face termination pending the results of an investigation, the MBTA said.

In 2009, a crash at the Government Center subway stop, left 60 people with injuries. The driver later pleaded guilty to gross negligence by a person in control of a common carrier. He admitted he was texting his girlfriend at the time of the crash.